Healthy D.T.
The Year 2 have been learning about what makes a healthy sandwich or wrap. They planned their own healthy sandwiches and wraps. They finally got to make them using their cutting skills. The children throughly enjoyed eating them afterwards.
Moving up to Year 2
Today our Year 1 children spent the morning in their new class, getting to know their new teachers and becoming familiar with the classroom. They looked at photos of what activities they may do in Year 2 then they listened to the story ‘The Dot’ by Peter Reynolds. The message of the story was that…
Exploring the geography of Egremont
Year 2 have spent much of this year learning about physical and human features in their geography lessons. Today they went on a walk around Egremont to explore the many features it has and use their knowledge to identify the type of features they are. The children even found time for a spot of…
Position and direction in Year 2
Year 2 started a new maths unit today on position and direction. Today they were using the positional words left, right, backwards and forwards. They had great fun giving instructions to their partners to move around the playground.
Design Technology Day in Year 2
Year 2 have been learning about the history of puppets in preparation for designing and making marionette puppets. The children thoroughly enjoyed the making process and are very proud of their final creations. The children found out that puppets have been used to entertain people for thousands of…
Budding Year 2 cricketers
Year 2 enjoyed their first cricket coaching session today. They worked on throwing, catching, hitting a ball and hitting wickets. They worked really hard to master these skills and cannot wait to see what they will be learning in their next session.
Mental Health Awareness Week in Year 2
Year 2 have been reflecting on how they connect with nature and the impact this has on their mental health and well-being. The children had lots of fun using their computing skills to record their thoughts on a green screen video then add a personal photo to illustrate their favourite place to…
Year 2 learn to play the glockenspiel
In their music lessons Year 2 children have been listening to and appraising songs about friendship. As part of this work they have been learning to play the glockenspiel so they can accompany one of the friendship songs.
Planting seeds in Year 2
This term Year 2 will be learning about plants in their science lessons. Today they have been learning about germination and setting up an investigation to see what seeds need to be able to germinate. The children planted their own individual pots with a dwarf sunflower seed in. They cannot wait…
Y2 Playtime Fun on Langley Castle
After much anticipation and excitement the children returned to school to find that Langley Castle was all ready and waiting for them to play on it. The children had a great time exploring the castle on top and underneath, going down the slides and the fireman’s pole as well as climbing the nets…
Y2 Autism Awareness
Today Year 2 have been learning about Autism Awareness Week and what autism is, including the difficulties that autistic people can encounter in their lives. The children learned how everyone is different and unique in their own special ways. They reflected on this by thinking about all the things…
Year 2 enjoy a tool talk from the playground installers
Year 2 were treated to a tool talk from the men installing their new playground equipment. They were shown around the work area and told all about what was happening as well as being able to ask questions about the development. The excitement is certainly building as Langley Castle is taking shape…